Nona reminds me of an old woman, only because the only
Nona I have ever met was my childhood best friend's grandmother, who I even called Grandma
Nona. I assume that
Nona really was her name, but I really don't know for sure. If I find out it was something else, and
Nona was a nickname for it, I'll let you know.
Personally I think it would be better as a nickname.
Leona and
Iona do work, and possibly also
Anona,
Winona, maybe
Oenone (I'm not sure how it's actually pronounced).
Nonie also works as a nickname, but not so much as a full name.
Nora is of course the more common, but can be pulled off the best as a full name.
Nona is more nicknamey, and
Nola could work either way.
CIARDA
"Names are not always what they seem. The common Welsh
name Bzjxxllwcp is pronounced Jackson." - Mark Twain
Liking the names: Mira Ruth, Lilia Belle & Dominic Coleman